Walton, son of Hall of Fame center Bill Walton, won two NBA championships as a player with the Lakers in 2008-09 and 2009-10.

In his first two seasons as the head coach, Los Angeles finished 26-56 in 2016-17 and 35-47 in 2017-18.

Prior to Sunday’s loss to the Raptors, the 38-year-old Walton said he appreciated the messages of support he has received.

“I have my job to coach this team and the support is nice, obviously, whether it is coming from my dad or it is coming from another coach,” Walton said. “It’s nice, but it doesn’t change what I am doing as far as the job and coaching this team and these players. It doesn’t influence that at all.”

The Lakers return to action at home Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves.